Life Boats Collection (page 2)

A Day In the life of a Lifeboatwoman, Dawn Mead (23) of Eastbourne with the RNLI inshore Rescueboat, December 1997

Mrs Buggins seen here waving off her son as the troopship Dunera sails for the far east. 30th April 1953

Queen Mother August 1989 wearing a yellow mac after naming Thurso lifeboat

The new Penlee lifeboat launched with a new crew in the Cornish village of Mousehole. The 47ft Guy and Clare Hunter lifeboat sets off to patrol the rough seas of Lands End. 15th February 1982

Pre-sailing drill aboard the French SS Sontay in unknown port. 1st May 1917

Lifeboat at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, The James Leath being hauled ashore. 31st May 1935

Crew of Lifeboat Guide of Dunkirk, Cadgwith, Cornwall. 12th June 1947. L to right Harry Putt ( Stephens). Alfie Stephens. Will Arthur. Fred Stephens COX. Watson Sec. Henry Jane. Buller

World War II: Shipping survivors from a boat attack on an Atlantic convoy. November 1944 P011661

New lifeboat at Brixham, Devon. The Prince of Wales making a speech before the launch. 29th July 1932. zxsa

The largest lifeboat in the world The Princess Mary cruising after her launch at Cowes, Isle of Wight. 22nd May 1934

Sheringham lifeboat being launched into the water in Norfolk. Circa 1935

Blakeney Lifeboat Caroline on a poachers run. 30th March 1934

Kinkajou the monkey seen here with a Danish Sailor. June 1952 C3123

Life-boat drawning away from the ship. H. M. T Lancarchive. September 1936 P000088
Life-boat drawning away from the ship. H.M.T Lancarchive. September 1936 P000088

Lowering the Titanic life boats
A view of the mechanism by which the Titanic lifeboats were lowered, showing a pair of Welin Davits on board. The Davit, an invention by Mr Axel Welin, could be found on most passenger liners

Gorleston Lifeboat Crew off the Norfolk Coast July 1967

RNLI B-class Atlantic 85 rigid inflatable lifeboat, on training manoeuvres at sea, Silloth, Solway Bay, Cumbria, England, June

View of Tobolsk, a historic capital of Siberia, Russia
A view of Tobolsk, a historic capital of Siberia on the Irtysh river (where it joins the Tobol), now part of the Tyumen Oblast, . A rescue boat / lifeboat Station on the river

Lifeboat / Cromer / Norfolk
A lifeboat creates a huge splash as it is launched into the sea at Cromer, Norfolk

Titanic Lifeboats
A group of lifeboats showing the scenes immediately after the sinking

Tamar class lifeboat at sea, Sennen Cove, Sennen, Cornwall, England, May

Pilot cottages used to service pilot boats and lifeboats on tidal island, Llanddwyn Island, Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, Newborough, Anglesey, Wales, August

Rescuing evacuees

Luxuries versus lifeboats. Illustration shows an ocean liner sinking amid icebergs with many passengers jumping into the sea for lack of enough lifeboats

Coverack Lifeboat
Launching the Coverack Lifeboat, Cornwall, England. Date: 1960s

The chivalry of the sea woman and children first after th
An illustration showing women getting into the lifeboats from B deck of the Titanic. Date: 4th May 1912

UNSINKABLE LIFEBOAT
Our lovely model demontrates a novel and unsinkable lifeboat at the British Industries Fair, Olympia, London. Date: 17 February 1930

American troops arriving home, Hoboken, USA
American troops arriving home by ship at Hoboken, New Jersey, USA, after the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1919

Sinking of the French liner Sontay, Mediterranean, WW1
Scene during the sinking of the French liner Sontay in the Mediterranean after being torpedoed by a German submarine during the First World War, with passengers and crew escaping into lifeboats

Canada - Newfoundland -ss Florizel at Icefields
Canada - Newfoundland - SS Florizel at Icefields - the crew boarding. A passenger liner, the Florizel was the flagship of the Bowring Brothers Red Cross Line of steamships

LIFE-BOAT
The Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) Station, Eastbourne, which was built in 1903, seen here with the Royal Navy Lifeboat (RNLB) Beryl Tollemache, which was launched in 1949. Date: 1960s

Lifeboat on Carriage
A lifeboat rests on its carriage, ready to be dragged across the beach and launched into the water to the aid of a ship in distress. Date: circa 1880

View of lifeboat boathouse, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Exposed rocky outcrop on beach at low tide, with lifeboat boathouse, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of beach and lifeboat boathouse at sunset, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Windmill and old lifeboat house in seaside resort town, Lytham Windmill, Old Lifeboat House Museum, Lytham St. Anne s, Lancashire, England, january

RNLI lifeboat station, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

Zodiac inflatable lifeboats in storage canisters on ferry, The Solent, Isle of Wight, England, july

RNLI D-class inflatable lifeboat in harbour entrance, Dublin Port, Dublin Bay, Ireland, november

Tamar class lifeboat at harbour, RNLB The Misses Robertson of Kintail, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, july

MS Ruby Princess cruise ship in port. This ship, operated by Princess Cruises, was launched in 2008. Registered in Hamilton, Bermuda, it is 290 metres long, and 36 metres across, with 16 decks

Lifeboat, Freeport, Long Island
Lifeboat, Point, Lookout, Freeport, Long Island Date: c. 1910s

Lifeboats at Padstow, Cornwall
The Padstow Steam Lifeboat Helen Peele (background) at the quayside in Padstow, Cornwall, with the surfboat Edmund Harvey in the foreground

Turkish Steamship Ertogrul
Turkish Imperial steamship (albeit still with high masts for sails) the Ertogrul (named after the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire) riding high in the Bosphorus

Lifeboat Station interior - Constantinople
The interior of the Lifeboat Station, Constantinople

KNSM shipping company
A Spanish language KNSM Royal Netherlands Steamship Company poster depicting the lifeboats of an ocean liner

Lifeboats from the Titanic
A photograph showing two lifeboats approaching the rescue ship Carpathia

Appledore lifeboat, Devon
View of the local lifeboat and crewmen sailing offshore at Appledore, on the North Devon coast

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Lifeboats have long been an integral part of coastal communities, serving as a symbol of hope and bravery in times of peril. From the Lifeboat Station in Selsey, West Sussex, England to Appledore, Devon, these vessels and their dedicated crewmen have saved countless lives throughout history. One such remarkable rescue was the Saving of Audacious Crew. In a display of unwavering courage, the lifeboat and its crew battled treacherous waves off the coast of Tynemouth to bring all souls safely ashore. This heroic act is forever etched in the annals of maritime history. However, not all stories end with triumph. The Penlee Lifeboat Disaster serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by those who selflessly risk their lives to save others. Despite their valiant efforts during a fierce storm, both lifeboats tragically perished along with all hands on board. The dedication and sacrifice exhibited by these brave men are exemplified by Second Coxswain Mann from Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station in 1909. His unwavering commitment to duty earned him admiration and respect from his fellow seafarers. In picturesque seaside towns like Lytham Windmill, old lifeboat houses stand as silent witnesses to tales untold - reminders that even amidst leisurely strolls along grass promenades or visits to windmills; danger can lurk just beyond the horizon. The Long, Long Drift captures another facet of life at sea - moments when time seems suspended as lifeboats navigate through vast expanses without sight or sound except for crashing waves against sturdy hulls. These journeys test both skill and endurance but ultimately reaffirm humanity's indomitable spirit. Launch after launch at Cromer Lifeboat showcases how every call for help triggers an immediate response from these unsung heroes who willingly face uncertainty head-on. Their readiness ensures that no distress signal goes unanswered within Manila Docks or any other port worldwide.